Recommendations Please

Hi all! I'm new here, and I'm currently searching for a new signature fragrance. I'm looking for a scent that isn't too sweet, as I've grown out of super sugary perfumes. My ideal scent would be light and fresh, subtly fruity and floral notes, and have a comforting warmness to it (I've long loved the warmth of vanilla scents).

Hope this isn't too difficult--of course I'm going to go on a testing spree this next week to figure things out with my own chemistry, but I would love your experienced suggestions.

Re: Recommendations Please

Re: Recommendations Please

Obviously, you should get what you like. We might be able to provide useful suggestions to you if you give us a little more background about yourself. There are 100s of fragrances that would meet your description.

Re: Recommendations Please

Originally Posted by docluv45

Obviously, you should get what you like. We might be able to provide useful suggestions to you if you give us a little more background about yourself. There are 100s of fragrances that would meet your description.

Yes, of course. I just thought that, in addition to my own research, it would be a good idea to get suggestions that I wouldn't have thought of or come across on my own. I fully plan on testing the fragrances I narrow it down to in person before buying or deciding on anything. As for more information about me--I'm a 20 year old girl going to university in California (major in French and Creative Writing). Personality wise, I guess I would say that I'm pretty down to earth--though true to being a pisces, I can get a little dreamy and out of it from time to time.

I like sandalwood, vanilla, and watery notes. I love the smell of fresh peaches and apple cider as well, if that tells you anything. Ideally, I'd like something that's warm and dreamy. I really hate powdery scents.

Samsara; my favourite sandalwood fragrance, but you need to also like jasmine to love this one.

Annick Goutal's Un Matin d'Orage; the beautiful scent of a garden after rain.

Welcome to basenotes, & happy sniffing!

I have to say that out of the suggestions so far, I'm really intrigued by Hermessence Ambre Narguile and Annick Goutal's fragrances. It looks like I'm going to have to venture into Dallas to check these out in person. In addition, I took a trip to my nearby Ulta and tested a few designer fragrances. Liked CK Euphoria on and am going to try it out for a day. Also, despite the negative reviews on the forum here, I actually like D&G 3 L'Imperatrice. It lasted surprisingly long on me (in context of the forum comments), about 4-6 hours.

What is all adds up to is a citrusy, green opening, then you get jasmine, toasty rice, mild spices and a warm amber drydown. Unlike others in the ELDO-line this one does not have an avant garde bone in its body, and it's all the better because of it! Very sunny and happy fragrance, done in an oriental-light style.

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Just ordered samples of 5 of your suggestions via The Perfumed Court. Ended up with Hermessence Ambre Narguile (very intrigued by this one, especially with the amazing reviews out there), Annick Goutal Songes & Eau de Charlotte, Dior Dolce, and Dior Hypnotic Poison. Will let you know what I end up thinking when they get here! Any thoughts on the above?